Did you recently face water leakage in your home? Here’s what you need to do for damage restoration!
When there is water leakage in a home, the furniture sustains the most damage. Wooden and metal furniture pieces are severely impacted by moisture. The water can penetrate through furniture, carpets, rugs, etc., and leave them soggy and weak. If you have flooding or leakage issues in your home, then your furniture is very likely to be prone to the following types of water damage:
Staining: When water penetrates through the surface of your furniture, it makes it damp and leaves small white spots on its surface. This penetration also decolorizes objects severely.
Shrinking and cracking: Wood furniture often absorbs water. As a result, it expands. When the moisture is dried out, the wooden object shrinks, which develops cracks. 
Deterioration: Once the water penetrates through the surface of your furniture, it weakens its joints and fittings. This often leads to the complete deterioration of your expensive items or the shortening of their lifespan.
Mold infestation: To put it plainly, moisture invites mold. Wood and upholstery objects are highly prone to mold infestation. The longer the moisture stays inside your furniture, the higher the chances of mold growth. Mold is very toxic, and can destroy your furniture beyond repair.
Steps to take after water damage
- First, identify the source ofthe water leakage. If the water is coming from the sewage or as a result of flooding, you’ll have to immediately move the dry furniture out. The items that get in contact with the water may not be restorable.
- Discard the furniture which is already submerged or has soaked in the water. Even if the water is clean, that furniture is highly prone to mold infestation, which can destroy your other items.
- The furniture which hasn’t been impacted yet needs to be taken out immediately. To make it easier, remove all the drawers and panels from your furniture, if possible.
- Wash out your furniture with a hose to remove residue and mud.
- Don’t dry your wooden furniture in the sun. It can lead to shrinking and cracking. Move the wooden objects in a sheltered area where they can air dry.
- Watch out for mold growth on your wooden furniture. If you see the development of dark spots, scrub them out immediately.
Seek professional water damage restoration!
The steps that we have mentioned above are only to minimize the active damage to your furniture and home. For proper restoration, you must call a professional water damage restoration company.
